Senior Tax Consultant, Property Tax (Strategic Valuation Services)

Overview

This role conducts complex personal property compliance projects and assessment reviews of machinery and equipment for industrial manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, communication, and energy property. The position also supports implementation of tax savings recommendations and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Review annual personal property tax returns and reconciliations
• Review personal property fixed asset listings for misclassified assets
• Review state and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Conduct physical inspections of manufacturing, communication, energy, mining, and oil & gas facilities, including meetings with production managers at client locations
• Meet with client financial and accounting personnel to review policies and procedures
• Prepare analysis identifying issues and opportunities for property tax savings
• Produce and edit reports of findings with the tax manager to ensure accuracy
• Meet with clients to discuss implementation of reports of findings and address liabilities
• Assist client tax department personnel with personal property filings and changes in methodology
• Assist with filing appeals, amended annual returns, and refund requests
• Support negotiations for assessment reductions before assessing authorities
• Represent and manage clients during formal appeals

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field, with coursework in Appraisal desired
• 3–5 years’ experience as an Associate Tax Consultant (or similar role)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in Appraisal (desired)

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of annual compensation)
• Company-paid parental leave
• Generous time off package
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment

Location

Client and facility site travel is required for physical inspections and meetings.